Current through Chapter 381 of the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 461-A:1 - [Effective Until 1/1/2025] Definitions
In this chapter:
I. "Contracted supervisor" means a mediator meeting the requirements RSA 328-C:2 and RSA 328-C:5, VI who has contracted with the court to participate in court-referred mediation under this chapter.II. "Decision-making responsibility" means the responsibility to make decisions for the child. It may refer to decisions on all issues or on specified issues.III. "Mediation" means a process in which a neutral third party facilitates settlement discussions between parties.IV. "Mediator" means a family mediator, certified pursuant to RSA 328-C, who has contracted with the court to participate in court-referred mediation under this chapter.V. "Parental rights and responsibilities" means all rights and responsibilities parents have concerning their child.VI. "Parenting plan" means a written plan describing each parent's rights and responsibilities.VII. "Parenting schedule" means the schedule of when the child is in the care of each parent.VIII. "Qualified intern" means a person meeting the requirements of RSA 328-C:2 who participates in mediation under the direct supervision of a contracted supervisor.IX. "Residential responsibility" means a parent's responsibility to provide a home for the child.